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“Big Things Have Small Beginnings” Set for November 6–8, 2025 at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida, the first-ever Affordable Flying Expo (AFE) is tailor-made for aviation enthusiasts, home-builders, sport pilots and newcomers alike. This three-day gathering brings together indoor exhibits, flying demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and one of the first major public forums dedicated to the newly implemented MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule. What truly sets this expo apart is the dedication of the vendors — the aircraft designers, kit-builders, avionics specialists, flight-training schools and parts suppliers — who are rallying around the theme of affordable…

“Backed by 90 years of Jeppesen’s gold-standard data and ForeFlight’s relentless spirit of exploration, this combination is building the most unified, intuitive platform in aviation. As we return to independence alongside a leader in software private-equity investing, we’re enabled to move faster, think bigger, and innovate.” Source: A statement from Brad Surak… the new Jeppesen ForeFlight will be led by Brad Surak, former head of Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions, and will have headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and San Francisco, California.

“Our strategic partnership with AutoFlight, backed by their substantial technological expertise and tangible advancements in eVTOL airworthiness, represents a significant milestone. The established delivery timeline will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of low-altitude air mobility, fostering a revolution in regional transportation, and reinforcing Falcon’s leadership in pioneering the future of aviation, including within the energy industry.” Source: Capt. Raman Oberoi, CEO of Falcon Aviation Services, discussing Shanghai-based eVTOL manufacturer AutoFlight having announced that Falcon Aviation Services in Abu Dhabi has ordered 50 of its eVTOL aircraft consisting of 15 V2000CG CarryAll cargo aircraft and 35 V2000EM Prosperity passenger models.

Aero Linx: British Gliding Association (BGA) The British Gliding Association is the governing body for the sport of gliding in the UK and members are the 76 clubs that provide gliding facilities for their members – clubs that are spread throughout the UK from the north of Scotland to the SW tip of England and which range from small, member-run clubs through to some of the largest gliding clubs in the world. Through these clubs, we represent and provide services to all glider pilots.

BERLIN — The German military has sent specialists to Belgium to help authorities there combat drones following sightings near crucial military facilities, including those housing nuclear weapons.The Bundeswehr announced the move in a press release late Thursday. According to the military, first units of the Luftwaffe – Germany’s air force – have already arrived in Belgium, where they are investigating the situation on the ground and coordinating with the Belgian armed forces. Further German forces would “soon follow,” the military said. Belgium had requested assistance from Germany following a “significant increase” in sightings of unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles, including in…

It’s an exciting period for aviation in Central Asia. Uzbekistan Airways has placed a huge Boeing 787 order, Somon Air has placed a Boeing 737 MAX and 787 order, and now Air Astana has boosted its Boeing 787 order. Air Astana orders up to 18 Boeing 787-9 aircraft Air Astana is the national airline of Kazakhstan, and the airline has a fleet of nearly 35 planes. This includes Airbus A320 family aircraft, as well as Boeing 767s. It’s quite a cool fleet, as the airline flies modern A321neos and A321LRs, as well as the world’s youngest passenger 767s. Air Astana…

Wizz Air has officially amended its delivery schedule with Airbus in order to allow the Hungarian budget carrier to chart a more sustainable path when it comes to the airline’s growth. Last month, Simple Flying reported that Wizz Air was in talks with the European manufacturer to defer as many as 100 of its upcoming deliveries, with the carrier’s growth beginning to stutter despite years of impressive expansion in the early to mid-2020s. Now, the airline has confirmed its plans to push back a grand total of 88 deliveries by three fiscal years, as noted in a filing on the…

A federal judge in Texas has dismissed the US government’s criminal case against Boeing over two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people, approving a Justice Department request to drop the charge in exchange for additional penalties and safety reforms.  The decision by US District Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth ends a case surrounding the crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in Ethiopia in 2019. The disasters led to a worldwide grounding of the 737 MAX for nearly two years and triggered multiple investigations into Boeing’s design and certification process.  Under the revised agreement, Boeing will direct more…

This 3rd Webinar to support implementation of the Ground Handling Regulation will cover “Oversight and Cooperative Oversight of organisations providing GH services.” EASA will introduce the topic, highlighting the main implementing rules about oversight. The webinar will also involve 3-4 ground handling inspectors from National Competent Authorities of EASA Member States.Time left before the regulations’ applicability date (at 2 December 2025): 120.5 weeks before 27 March 2028 (full applicability)68 weeks before 27 March 2027 (start submitting the first declarations)Submit questions before event via Sli.do (#GH2025) source

Selecting the right private jet size determines how comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective your travel will be. Smaller aircraft are perfect for short regional trips, while larger jets offer greater range, space, and luxury for cross-country or international journeys. Matching aircraft size to your travel needs ensures every flight delivers maximum comfort and performance. The decision often comes down to how far you plan to fly, how many people are traveling with you, and what type of onboard amenities matter most. Some travelers prefer smaller jets for flexibility and lower operating costs, while others value cabin height, privacy, and nonstop range.…